Covington High Seniors Stage Hit Bee of Harvard Play
The Covington High School senior class presented their annual class play Hit Bee of Harvard in the auditorium Friday evening. The cast featured Watson W. Higbee, Harry Shuler, W. D. Withrow, Homer McDonald, Lorin Higbee, Clifford Martin, Ted Walrymple, Elwood Twiddy Higewins, Malcolm Adiattson, Nancy Withrow, Pearle Zeisler, Madge Cummings, Edna Doane, Mrs Ballon, Mrs Melvinag Meddigrew, and Marv Norris. Homer McDonald filled Cooper Clifton’s role after an injury, the audience packed the house, scenery by Harry Shuler drew praise, and the production was a financial success. Fern Flore
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Watson W. Higbee
Montana
Homer McDdonald
Cooper Clifton
Cfite
Homer McDonald
Harry Shuler
Berry Shuler
Mary
Together we can build a better town through united efforts
The message urges residents to avoid fuss and work as one for town improvements that enhance enjoyment and attract others. It argues improvements benefit the community and cause no harm, noting harmony and shared effort as essential to progress.
Sold by Cc W Pry Highlighted for Longevity
A fragment notes sales by Cc W Pry praising a product for its appearance and durability, stating it "looks best and wears longest" as the selling point.
Wilson’s tariff stand sparks debate on executive power
Fowler Republican warns that President Wilson’s firm tariff stance risks concentrating power, arguing it mirrors past presidents who overstepped constitutional bounds. The piece contrasts Wilson with Roosevelt and Cleveland, noting Democratic resistance to strong executive action.
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Cleveland
Wilson
Roosevelt
Fowler
Leota Bilsland Weds Frederick Johnk in Covington Nuptials
Leota Bilsland daughter of the late John Bilsland and Frederick Johnk of Clarinda Iowa married Thursday at the bride's mother's home in Covington. The ceremony used a double ring Methodist rite with Rev E W Strecker officiating followed by a three course breakfast. The couple plans to reside in Clarinda Iowa.
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Leota Bilsland
John Bilsland
Frederick Johnk
Clarinda
Iowa
Johak
Covington
Johnk
Swift&,Co
Northwestern University
Ash Saw Fly Poses Local Threat to Ash Trees
The Ash Saw Fly larvae have defoliated ash trees in Covington with light green grubs feeding on leaves. Officials note sporadic outbreak local to the area and outline control methods including arsenical spraying and tree banding. The state entomologist will monitor the insect through the summer after an inspection by Deputy Harry Dietz.
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Covington
State Entomologist
Indianapolis
Harry Dietz
Saturday's Special Embroidery Sale Promises Best Yet
An embroidery sale offers 19 inch embroidery flouncings and corset cover embroideries in Swiss and Nairsook fabrics. Saturday only, price listed as 22c per yard.
Decoration Day Observances Parade and Memorial Exercises
May 30 program lists a 10 15 a m parade from the courthouse to the river bridge followed by Sailors and Marines Memorial Services led by the Women s Relief Corps 1 00 p m forming parade at the G A R hall 130 p m memorial exercises at the old cemetery 230 p m court room events with America High School and audience includes Invocation by Rev E W Strecker Star Spangled Banner Logan s General Order by Chas W Bowman Our Country s Heroes male chorus Lincoln s Gettysburg Address by C B Philpott Music selections Memorial Address by Major Geo W Grubbs Soldiers Rest performed by the male chorus Benediction by Dr H K Fox.
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Court House
River Bridge
Sailors and Marines
Womans’ Relief Corps
G. A. R Hall
Old Cemetery
Court Room
Chas. W. Bowman
C. B. Philpott
Geo. W. Grubbs
H. K. Fox
Big Commencement Week in City Schools
A busy week in city schools opens with Baccalaureate on Sunday at 8 p m at the M and church with a full program including Ave Maria and a Benedictus. Class night is Tuesday at 8 p m in the high school auditorium. Commencement is Wednesday at 8 p m with speeches, music, diplomas, and a Tales of Hoffmann selection. Grade school exhibits and a reception follow Thursday at 7 30 p m at the new grade building.
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M. Baccarole
Danville Man Escapes After Attempted Hold Up Near Gravel Pit
Edward Dwyer, a Big Four gravel pit employee, was robbed at gunpoint by two masked men on the grade near the covered wagon bridge. He fled to town, where friends joined with a shotgun to pursue, but no clues were found and the assailants remained at large.
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Danville Democrat
Edward Dwyer
Dwyer
Ada Newhouse to Open Music Studio in City
Miss Ada Newhouse, three years in voice and piano at DePauw, plans a mid June studio opening in this city. She will take a limited number of pupils in both branches and invites readers to inquire for stationery.
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Ada Newhouse
DePauw
Royal Neighbors hold Fountain county R N A meeting
The second annual meeting of Fountain county Royal Neighbors of America camps will be at Roy Roy on June 5. It will be an all day event with morning social and business sessions and an afternoon class adoption and school of instruction in ritual work. All Royal Neighbors are invited to attend and bring dinner.
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Fountain County
R. N. of A
Roy Roy
Surprise birthday tribute to Mrs Strecker by church ladies
Mrs E W Strecker wife of the city Methodist minister was surprised Saturday by the ladies Aid Society in a birthday gathering. About sixty members served ice cream cake and coffee and presented a cut glass tankard with six tumblers as a token of esteem for her gracious hosting.
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E. W. Strecker
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mrs. Strecker
Local Shop Carrying H. S. M. Suits at 15 50
A store advertises a closing sale running through June 9 offering any H.S. M. fancy suit for 15 50 cash, with regular prices up to 25.00. The promotion urges customers to act now before the sale ends.
Ostrich Day Exhibit at Williams Port This Saturday
The big trotting ostrich Hurricane will perform at Williams Port on Saturday June 7th. All entertainment is free.
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Williamsport
Memorial Services for K of P and CC of F Lodges
The K of P and CC of F lodges plan annual memorial services in this city on Sunday June 8 to decorate the graves of deceased brothers in the area. A further announcement will follow.
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K. of P
Indiana High Court Rules Dry Territory May Sell Liquor
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled that dry counties may allow outside agencies to canvass and ship liquor into the territory for private use, reversing a Starke County conviction of George Shorter for canvassing to sell beer in Winamac. The decision permits canvassers to visit dry areas to take orders for liquor.
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Supreme Court of Indiana
Indiana
Supreme Court
Starke County
George Shorter
Winamac
Pulaski
Mrs Sarah Lewsader Dies Sudden at 71
Mrs Sarah Jane Lewsader aged about 71 and wife of Thos J Lewsader of North Seventh street dropped dead Saturday morning while laceing shoes. Heart trouble listed as cause. Funeral at Christian church on Fifth street then to Mt Carmel cemetery. Born 1841 in Ohio. Survived by husband two sisters three stepchildren nine grandchildren.
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Sarah Jace Lewsader
Thos. J. Lewsader
North Seventh Street
Christian Church
Fifth Street
Mt. Carmel
Wabash Township
Eder Watkins
Sarah Jane Lewsader
Josie Marlatt
Bloomington
Ill
West Liberty
Reat
8 Time Endurance Winner Crowned National Road Champion
A racehorse named Endurance won eight times against all rivals in 1912 to claim the National Road Championship, triumphing over a field of noted competitors and securing the season’s top title.
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Covington High School
YALE
Cc. W. Pry
Johnk-Bilsland
Ash
America
E. W. Streck
Pavey
Clifford Martin
Strecker
Benedictus
Fox
Vincent
Homer L. Cook
Sherman Davis
Indiana University
Ruth McHarry
Davis
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